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1
as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
The series centers on Italian American sports writer Ray Barone (Romano), living with his wife and kids in Long Island, who must deal with his overbearing and nosy parents who live across the street, as well as his older brother’s frequent jealousy of his success.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The show premiered on Sept. 13, 1996, and starred comedian Ray Romano as an Italian sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife (played by Patricia Heaton) and their three kids, with his nosy parents just across the street.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 11 June 2025
Their friendship adds to the frustration and intrigue of his nosy neighbours (Sophie Willan, Jon Pointing) who are obsessed with trying to find out what the hell is going on in the garden shed.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Spring is in full gear with warmer temperatures, rainy weather and of course, the arrival of one of the nosiest insects.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The show premiered on Sept. 13, 1996, and starred comedian Ray Romano as an Italian sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife (played by Patricia Heaton) and their three kids, with his nosy parents just across the street.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 11 June 2025
Their friendship adds to the frustration and intrigue of his nosy neighbours (Sophie Willan, Jon Pointing) who are obsessed with trying to find out what the hell is going on in the garden shed.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Spring is in full gear with warmer temperatures, rainy weather and of course, the arrival of one of the nosiest insects.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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This week is the second busiest of the second-quarter earnings season, with 124 S&P 500 companies scheduled to report.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Holland, meanwhile, has been busy since his last foray into superhero fare.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What Gunn might not have been prepared for is Corenswet’s inquisitive nature.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
20 July 2025
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Thinking about what Jane would do meant to be thoughtful, inquisitive, inclusive, and leave a positive impact on the people around you.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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But there is a curious asterisk to this part of the story: As the original plane returns to Washington, another red Vega waits in relative obscurity.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 July 2025
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At $55, this is boundary-pushing whisky for the curious drinker who wants something beyond the usual suspects.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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